10 Aug 1950
Sunset Boulevard
A hack screenwriter writes a screenplay for a former silent film star who has faded into Hollywood obscurity.
Heartaches
Featuring THE NATION'S NO. 1 SONG HIT "HEARTACHES"
Up-and-coming Hollywood actor/crooner, Vic Morton, has a secret. He starts receiving death threats in the mail and an attempt on his life is made. Soon after, two of his associates are murdered. Who is behind it all?
Top Billed Cast
Sheila Ryan Toni Wentworth
Edward Norris Jimmy McDonald, Evening Telegram Reporter
Chill Wills 'Breezie' Mann
Kenneth Farrell Vic Morton (as Ken Farrell)
James Seay Lt. Dan Armstrong, Homicide
Frank Orth Mike Connelly, Vic's Agent
Chili Williams Sally, Morton's Secretary
Lash LaRue DeLong aka Trigger Malone (as Al LaRue)
Charles Mitchell Pete Schilling - Magestic Studio Chief
Phyllis Planchard Lila Fairchild
Ann Staunton Mrs. Anne Connelly
Arthur Space Dan Savronic - Postal Inspector
Keefe Brasselle Gus - Prop Boy (uncredited)
Ralph Dunn Police Detective (uncredited)
Edward Earle Anatole Hendricks - Radio Station Manager (uncredited)
Terry Moore Girl in Movie with Vic (uncredited)
Steve Pendleton Assistant Director (uncredited)
Minerva Urecal Charwoman (uncredited)
Mack Williams Bill Powers (uncredited)
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